Bit of a thread resurrection:
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Brought the bike out of storage at the start of the year, and stripped it back to rebuild it as a Trail/Enduro bike.
Big changes are the Hope/Stans wheelset, 1×10 XT drivetrain and brakes. Almost the only things that remained were the Hone cranks, 36s and the frame.
Rides pretty well as a trail bike, and i havnt found much reason to upgrade to a newer frame yet (as much as i want to). Certainly doesnt bomb DH like the Cove Shocker i had in between, and doesnt climb like my mates Trek Gary Fisher Paragon, but its a good trail bike, mainly needs tweaking of pressures to get a bit better.
Fitted the OneUp 42T and RAD cage tonight:
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Plus cut down a e13 TRS backing plate to make a taco only bash guard:
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Will see how it all goes on the weekend, but seems to be shifting well on the stand.